Botanical garden in Guatemala City

It took me a while to figure out where the botanical garden in Guatemala City was. I was even suspecting that a country that looks like a botanical garden doesn’t need an urban one. Additionally, Guatemalan botanists are very humble, so to find them you need a large-scale operation here. In the end, there I was, in front of the garden gate on the edge of the Zone 10 of the City.

Central post office

Famous Guatemalan earthquake from 1976 “cleaned” the historical center of Guatemala City. It looks like it swept the buildings with a lower value and opened space for new construction. This sad event was just one of the causes of today look of the Zone 1; other natural and social turmoils also left their marks in this area.

Pedestrians, cyclists and a lot of dogs

Every Sunday in Guatemala City some avenues are closed for traffic. It usually takes place between 8 am and 2 pm. Locals call those places “Pasos y pedales” (pedestrians and cyclists). You can enjoy many activities like skateboarding school, Tai-chi classes, traffic security program, firefighter presentations, on occasion free concerts. There are many street vendors, some of whom are citizens trying to sell dog puppies. Most of the citizens enjoy walks or exercising.

El Portalito - cult bar of the capital

El Portalito is a traditional bar in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

The bar opened in the 1940s and is located in the Pasaje Rubio, on the sixth avenue just near to the Main Plaza. The bar is noted for its wood furnishings and traditional marimba music during the evenings. The specialties of the bar are pigeons in sherry, and light, dark, or mixed beers.

Coban

Founded on August 4, 1543, Coban is the capital of Alta Verapaz district. Situated on 1,320 m (4,330 ft), and with around 100 thousand inhabitants, it is a very pleasant place, with nature resembling a bit to some parts of Europe. That is the secret of a strong German presence in this area since immigrants found Coban to be alike to the landscapes they were used to.